16 Turkey-Cooking Tips You Need to Know Before Thanksgiving

Gone are the days of overcooked white meat. Try spatchcocking (or butterflying) the turkey by cutting out the spine using poultry shears, stretching the turkey on a large rimmed sheet pan, and pressing down on the breast of the bird to flatten the whole thing out. This sets you up for even roasting the turkey in the oven or grilling it outdoors.

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